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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • shoot/ʃuːt/verbB17 meaningsTo fire a gun, a bow or another weapon.
  • shop/ʃɒp/nounA13 meaningsA place where goods are sold.
  • shoplift/ˈʃɒplɪft/verbB2+To steal goods from a shop while pretending to shop.
  • shorten/ˈʃɔːtn̩/verbB1+2 meaningsTo make something shorter.
  • shoulder/ˈʃəʊldə/nounA25 meaningsThe joint where the arm joins the body, and the flat area above it.
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verbA24 meanings
To say something very loudly.
  • shove/ʃʌv/verbB13 meaningsTo push someone or something roughly or suddenly.
  • shovel/ˈʃʌv.əl/nounA2+2 meaningsA tool with a broad curved blade for lifting loose material.
  • show/ʃəʊ/verbA16 meaningsTo let someone see something.
  • shower/ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/nounA16 meaningsA device that sprays water over you for washing, or the small space it stands in.
  • shred/ʃɹɛd/verbB1+4 meaningsTo cut or tear something into long thin strips.
  • shriek/ʃɹiːk/verbB22 meaningsTo make a loud, high, piercing cry.
  • shrink/ˈʃɹɪŋk/verbB12 meaningsTo become smaller.
  • shrivel/ˈʃɹɪvəl/verbB2+To dry up and wrinkle into something smaller.
  • shrug/ˈʃɹʌɡ/verbB22 meaningsTo raise the shoulders to show indifference or ignorance.
  • shudder/ˈʃʌdə/verbB22 meaningsTo shake suddenly with cold or horror.
  • shuffle/ˈʃʌfəl/verbB1+4 meaningsTo mix playing cards into a random order.
  • shun/ʃʌn/verbC1To deliberately avoid and refuse to accept someone.
  • shunt/ʃʌnt/verbC12 meaningsTo move wagons about within a railway yard.
  • shush/ʃʊʃ/verbB1+2 meaningsTo tell somebody to be quiet, or to quieten them.
  • shy/ʃaɪ/adjectiveB13 meaningsQuiet and uncomfortable around other people, especially strangers.
  • side-stepverbC2To step aside to avoid, or to dodge an awkward question.
  • sidle/ˈsaɪdl/verbC1To move sideways in a shy or furtive way.
  • sieve/sɪv/nounB1+2 meaningsA fine net used to remove lumps from flour or a sauce.
  • sift/sɪft/verbB2+To shake dry powder through a mesh to remove lumps.
  • sigh/saɪ/verbB23 meaningsTo let out a long deep breath showing tiredness, relief or disappointment.
  • sign/saɪn/nounA26 meaningsA board or notice put up to give information or a warning.
  • signal/ˈsɪɡnəl/nounB14 meaningsThe waves that carry a phone call, sound or pictures, and how strong they are.
  • signify/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/verbB2+To be a sign of, or to mean.
  • signpost/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/nounB2+3 meaningsA post with signs showing directions and distances.
  • silence/ˈsaɪlən(t)s/nounB14 meaningsComplete absence of sound.
  • silhouette/ˌsɪlʊˈɛt/nounB2+4 meaningsA dark shape seen against a lighter background.
  • silt/sɪlt/nounB2+2 meaningsVery fine soil carried and dropped by water.
  • simmer/ˈsɪmə/verbB1+2 meaningsTo cook gently in liquid kept just below boiling.
  • simper/ˈsɪmpə/verbC2To smile in a silly self-conscious way.
  • simplify/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/verbB1+To make something easier to understand or do.
  • simulate/ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/verbC1To imitate the working of something for study or practice.
  • sin/ˈsɪn/nounB12 meaningsAn act that breaks a religious law.
  • sing/ˈsɪŋ/verbA12 meaningsTo make music with your voice.
  • singe/sɪnd͡ʒ/verbC2To burn something lightly at the surface.
  • sink/ˈsɪŋk/nounB15 meaningsThe fixed basin with taps where you wash dishes or your hands.
  • sip/sɪp/verbB12 meaningsTo drink in tiny careful mouthfuls.
  • sire/saɪə(ɹ)/nounC13 meaningsThe male parent of an animal.
  • sit/sɪt/verbA15 meaningsTo rest your body on a chair or other surface, with your weight off your legs.
  • situate/ˈsɪt͡ʃ.u.eɪt/verbB2+To place something in a particular position.
  • size/saɪz/nounA22 meaningsHow big or small something is.
  • sizzle/ˈsɪzəl/verbB23 meaningsTo make the hissing, crackling sound of food cooking in hot fat.
  • skateboard/ˈskeɪt.bɔːd/nounB22 meaningsA short board on four small wheels that you stand on and push along with one foot.
  • sketch/ˈskɛt͡ʃ/nounB15 meaningsA quick rough drawing.
  • skew/skjuː/verbC2To twist out of true, or to bias a result.
  • skewer/ˈskjuː.ə/nounB2+4 meaningsA long thin pin of wood or metal pushed through pieces of food to hold them together while they cook.
  • ski/skiː/verbA2+To travel over snow on two long narrow runners.
  • skid/ˈskɪd/verbB23 meaningsTo slide sideways or forward without grip, out of control.
  • skim/skɪm/verbB24 meaningsTo read something fast, taking in the main points and leaving the rest.
  • skimp/ˈskɪmp/verbC1To spend or use less than is really needed.
  • skip/skɪp/verbB15 meaningsTo move forward with light hops from one foot to the other.
  • skirt/skɜːt/nounA12 meaningsClothing hanging from the waist with no separate legs.
  • skitter/ˈskɪtə(ɹ)/verbC1To move lightly and quickly with small steps.
  • skulk/skʌlk/verbC1To move or hide furtively, especially with bad intent.
  • slake/sleɪk/verbC2To satisfy a thirst or a craving.